N C case tests death penalty foes in grim verdict case
Raleigh AP reports Kermit Smith Jr. faces execution Jan 24 for the murder rape and kidnapping of Whelette Collins 20 after she and two cheerleaders were abducted from North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount in 1980. A clemency hearing before Gov. Hunt includes a life sentence recommendation by the NC Council of Churches while survivors oppose commutation.
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Raleigh, NC
Kermit Smith Jr
Leigh Eason
Fuquay-Varina
People of Faith
Smith
Roanoke Rapids
Whelette Collins
Ms. Collins
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount
Halifax County
Jim Hunt
North Carolina Council of Churches
Brad Wilson
Collins
Marjorie
Dawn Killen
Somerdale
N.J
Yolanda Woods
Baltimore
Alleged robber nabbed near 7 Eleven on U S 40
Frederick City police arrested Leroy Douglass Gilmore Jr 24 of Baltimore within minutes after a Thursday night robbery at the 7 Eleven on U S 40 at Old Camp Road. He was charged with two counts of robbery assault with intent to rob assault and battery and theft. The female companion led officers to room 19 at Massers Motel where Gilmore was taken into custody after a confession. The money was recovered and the female suspect was not charged.
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U.S. 40
Old Camp Road
Leroy Douglass Gilmore, Jr
Seagull Ave
Baltimore
Frederick City
Gilmore
Masser
Jeff Hutchison
West Seventh Street
Frederick man arrested on drug charges after undercover sting
Frederick City Police arrested 18 year old James B Parker Jr of Regal Court during an undercover operation at John Hanson Apartments. He faces counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine possession of crack marijuana paraphernalia littering and trespassing. Parker is held at Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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Frov
Frederick
Frederick City
James B. Parker Jr
Regal Court
Frederick County
John Hanson
Parker
Almanac predicts cosmetic psychology and 1995 fads
Denver based trend consultant Kim Long forecasts cosmetic psychology as a natural next step amid rising plastic surgery acceptance. He says the 1995 Almanac highlights trends like gourmet pickles and Panama Canal vacations, while predicting Power Rangers fatigue and the decline of facial piercings and luxury coffee bars.
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Denver
Panama Canal
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Kim Long
Mr Long
Mr. Long
Panama Canal Zone
Johns Hopkins President to Leave for Kellogg Foundation
Johns Hopkins University president William C Richardson will resign to lead the WK Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek Michigan. Richardson, 54, takes over August 1 succeeding Russell G Rawby, as Kellogg distributes about 250 million dollars annually. The Johns Hopkins board moves to appoint a replacement.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
WK Kellogg Foundation
William C Richardson
Mr Richardson
Kellogg Foundation
Russell Grawby
The
Foundation
Battle Creek
Mich
Morns W Offit
Johns Hopkins Board of Trustees
Jane
Hopkins
U.S. pilot released amid North Korea talks
U S officials say a reconnaissance flight intrusion sparked regret and talks to prevent future incidents. North Korea remains suspicious, linking the pilot release to a broader nuclear accord with the United States. Clinton aides stress the deal stays on track with fuel aid due January 21.
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U.S
North Korea
Hubbard
Cwo Hail
Pyongyang
Clinton
Cwo Hall
Warren Christopher
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